The numbers behind Medicare in Wilcox County
| Wilcox County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,775 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.2% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,804 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,153 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 63.9% | 56.2% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 1,775 residents age 65 and older, Wilcox County is 133rd among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 20.2% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. About 505 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 49% are 65 to 74, 36% are 75 to 84 and 15% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 63.9% of people with Medicare in Wilcox County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the Georgia average of 56.2%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Wilcox County
Wilcox County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 1,852 Medicare beneficiaries in Wilcox County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 25% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 12%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Wilcox County, CMS reported about 675 emergency room visits and 292 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (560) and higher than it for hospital stays (223). About 10% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Wilcox County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Wilcox County; we help Wilcox County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Wilcox County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Wilcox County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Wilcox County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Wilcox County live in communities such as Abbeville (2,844), Rochelle (1,138), Pineview (453), Pitts (243) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Wilcox County include 31001, 31072, 31079, 31084. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Wilcox County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Wilcox County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Wilcox County households, including ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
Get a clear answer for Wilcox County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Wilcox County residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medicare 101 for families
Wilcox County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County | 1,749 | 67.5% | 17% | Rural |
| Irwin County | 1,742 | 57.4% | 17% | Rural |
| Turner County | 1,717 | 70.7% | 17% | Rural |
| Wilkinson County | 1,840 | 62.9% | 13% | Rural |
| Evans County | 1,845 | 64.6% | 17% | Rural |
| Johnson County | 1,883 | 65.8% | 23% | Rural |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.